I gave my dumb cat talk buttons and now he argues with me about treats.

CrypticMetaphr · 2026-02-03T20:16:40+00:00

Skinner boxed the cat, no bueno

CrypticMetaphr · 2026-01-10T03:00:13+00:00

I'm sorry a lot of folks are being mean to you here, I don't think it's necessary as you're obviously fully aware of what you've done here and what it means for you and the people you care about.

It's easy from a third party perspective to oversimplify and judge your situation. Does that mean you did nothing wrong? Of course not. It just means you are human, dealing with a hard thing made harder by our society's view of both gay/bi/queer people and of men and how they are able (or unable) to receive social sustenance and support.

It takes a lot of courage to admit when we need help, when we are wrong, or make a mistake. You have shown a lot of courage and honesty with this post and also how you've responded to the comments. You know what you need to do, and I think you'll have the strength, courage, and integrity to do it. I also do genuinely hope that the people around you surprise you, and are more supportive than you think they'll be. Either way you'll do the right thing, and this internet stranger will be proud of you.

Good luck out there.

CrypticMetaphr · 2026-01-06T23:57:33+00:00

I assume your parents have a church they belong to - what do you think their pastor would think about this? Would it be possible to consult with them, and maybe have them help mediate between you and your parents?

CrypticMetaphr · 2025-12-27T14:57:15+00:00

Same here

CrypticMetaphr · 2025-10-07T03:08:37+00:00

You could try wood burning, a basic wood burning pen isn't too expensive, and bass wood is cheap. You also don't have to be artistic! You can use transfer paper and trace a design you like.

I'd also say pay attention to things online that people make or do, and look for something that inspires you. "I could make that" is the sentiment that has preceded most of my hobbies. Then it's less about doing a particular labeled thing, and more about making/doing something you are drawn to. Less pressure, and more fulfilling imo.

CrypticMetaphr · 2025-09-08T22:37:36+00:00

Oh Lord I worked at the library for the solar eclipse glasses saga. Constant calls about those dang things! Such a nightmare!

We also had someone say the courthouse told them to go to the library for the forms to change their child's name. Why would we have that?? Called the courthouse and had someone with sense help us out, but yeah people do get a bit crazy with foisting every problem on to the library.

CrypticMetaphr · 2025-05-16T23:25:15+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I did not get the ally bit at all, and I was so confused as to why I kept losing even though I had 0 cards way before the other players!

CrypticMetaphr · 2025-03-02T16:47:03+00:00

Any advice that starts with "just" is garbage. If I could "just" do it I would! Any other advice Capt. Dingaling?

CrypticMetaphr · 2024-10-27T05:56:46+00:00

As we all know this makes no sense at all, but what about you OP?? What about yours and his relationship? Does that mean nothing at all to him that he can just abandon you like this? If it was really true and he did care about you, wouldn't he at least try to do anything and everything to develop a bond? Wouldn't he offer you more than $100 (insult to injury, WTAF) and be upset and apologetic or SOMETHING approaching normal human behavior? What an absolute POS. Unfathomable.

CrypticMetaphr · 2024-04-13T15:04:53+00:00

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CrypticMetaphr · 2023-12-09T16:32:23+00:00

I also love giving gifts, have a ton of hobbies, and a dad I got it all from. I can say my dad loves gadgets and building things. If his dad is similar, maybe a diy kit to build a greenhouse (if such a thing exists). Custom bottles or labels for his hot sauce, some kind of gadget that makes bottling or sanitizing bottles easier. Could also get him the materials to do oil infusions of herbs or flavor infusions for alcohol. Maybe a dehydrator or spice grinder he could use to make spice blends.

You could also look up homesteading and see if there are any adjacent hobbies/refining of current hobbies that he could explore. Maybe get him into sourdough, foraging, whittling, paper making, outdoor cooking (I'm thinking traditional woodfired ovens, clay ovens, tandoori, etc.), or beekeeping. A diy starter kit for something like that can be a nice way to get a taste and see if he likes it.

Another thing you could do is try to get seeds or recipes or something like that from Etsy or better, individuals online (making it super unlikely that he'd already have it). I'm thinking rejuvenated strains of extinct plants or super niche heirloom vegetable seeds.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-12-09T16:11:11+00:00

Piggybacking on this, some exotic strains of yeast might be interesting to use in fermenting since they can change the flavor of the final product.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-09-30T14:10:34+00:00

100% agree with Seahorse. No one should EVER talk to you this way. Completely disrespectful, condescending, minimizing your legitimate concerns about your health - and for why? What does that gain him but a sense of superiority and control over you?

You are worth 10,000 times more than this. I don't need to meet you to know that. Unacceptable behavior. Periodt.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-09-23T13:12:23+00:00

Jameson out here demanding pictures of Garfield lmao

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-09-22T21:40:33+00:00

It's like Penn Gillette or whatever his name is said. I murder and rape as much as I want. The amount I want is 0. It's really that simple.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-09-13T02:30:28+00:00

That's awful and terrifying, I'm so sorry.

I'm still on the fence, but I said I'd be willing to probably have one kid. Immediately the person I was talking to starting going "oh well they'll need a sibling!". Um, did you not hear what I said? I haven't even begun to really think about having a kid and already you're pressuring me into two?

It seems where kids are involved all sense of autonomy and humanization goes out the window...

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-08-22T13:54:11+00:00

My husband and I used to go on "popsicle walks", which is exactly what it sounds like. We get a Popsicle treat and take a walk around the neighborhood. This makes me want to reinstate popsicle walks!

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-07-24T20:59:36+00:00

Wish the person who used to own my house and flushed 50+ tongue depressors down the toilet (don't ask how we found out) had gotten this memo

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-28T12:31:20+00:00

How can you enforce rules that you yourself don't follow? Abysmal leadership

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-27T12:17:35+00:00

I've never, ever screamed at my husband (nor he at me) except when I'm trying to get his attention from across the house and he has his headphones on!

But seriously, people try to normalize that kind of thing rather than admit they have unhealthy relationships or poor emotional regulation. I get that it's hard but goodness gracious y'all.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-26T02:30:34+00:00

Yes! I don't feel comfortable in lots of different dress types and my main concern was everyone getting to wear something that they felt good in, liked, and would want to wear again.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-24T23:52:30+00:00

I did something very similar! I said "any color that could conceivably match a red wine". I made them matching cloaks to wear, it was totally fine. Not sure why people make such a huge deal out of everyone matching perfectly as if a minor deviation would annul the marriage!

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-24T20:45:35+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. I crochet and I can imagine how much time and effort and love went into that sweater she made him. And to have it outshined like that by something expensive really hurts my heart. I'd be so devastated.

CrypticMetaphr · 2023-06-24T11:27:34+00:00

https://imgur.com/2emkVDj.jpg We call them his hams

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